Instructor Jobs in Belleville, NJ

A Fitness Instructor, also known as a Fitness Trainer, serves a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry through facilitating exercise routines and advising clients on health and nutrition. They design and lead fitness programs tailored to individual or group needs, ensuring proper exercise techniques, equipment use, and safety. Fitness instructors also motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals, provide feedback, and adjust fitness plans as needed. They may work in various settings such as gyms, fitness studios, or clients' homes. A fitness instructor should be physically fit, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

A Fitness Instructor should ideally have a certification in personal training or a related field from a recognized organization like the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), or International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Some may even have specialized certifications for specific types of training, such as yoga or pilates. First aid and CPR certifications are also crucial for fitness trainers, as they may need to handle emergency situations during training sessions. Prior to becoming a Fitness Instructor, a person might work as an Exercise Instructor, Fitness Assistant, or even a Sports Coach, roles that provide valuable experience and knowledge in physical training and client interaction.

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After-school Activities Specialists-Dance Instructor

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Afterschool Instructor New York, NY, US...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Group Fitness Instructor City and State NY - New York # of openings 1 Employment duration Part time Job Overview: We are currently seeking an energetic, reliable and passionate Pilates Reformer Instructor...

Assistant Swim Coach

  • Bronx, NY (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Overview: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Aquatics and Assistant Director of Aquatics, the Assistant Swim Coach is responsible to help swim team operations. This includes...

[2025-2026] Dance Teacher (Bronx) - Middle School

  • Bronx, NY (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Qualifications Instruct Intro to Dance, Advanced Dance II & II, and Zumba Classes Ability to teach Ballet, Modern, Hip-Hop, African, and Social/Latin Dance styles highly preferred Strong interpersonal...

Swim Instructor PT - BPC

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

All instructors are trained in Asphalt Green’s unique curriculum and teaching methodology....

Cycling Instructor

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We are specifically looking for weekday early morning, evening, and weekend instructors to lead our RIDE cycling classes....

Assistant E Sport Coach

  • Cranford, NJ (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Involves strenuous exercise of muscles used in stooping, bending, running, throwing, pitching, and batting....

Activity Instructor Dance - PS 202

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Activity Specialist teaches and facilitates a youth centered class tailored to their specific expertise. Candidates with the following expertise are encouraged to apply: Dance (All Styles)...

Activity Instructor - Dance (RHCC)

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Activity Specialist teaches and facilitates a youth centered class tailored to their specific expertise. Candidates with the following expertise are encouraged to apply: Dance (All Styles)...

Group Exercise Instructor

  • Rahway, NJ (14 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (14 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: Responsibilities: We're seeking a Group Exercise instructor to lead our fitness classes....

Group Exercise Instructor I (Castle Hill YMCA)

  • Bronx, NY (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Castle Hill YMCA is seeking a qualified Group Exercise Instructor....

Group Fitness Instructor, Per Diem, Center for Well Being, Morristown

  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and certified Group Fitness Instructor to lead a variety of fitness classes....

Kids Instructor

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (15 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (15 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Fitness Center Instructor

  • Madison, NJ (13 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (13 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Proactively promote personal training, small group training, and chronic disease programs to interested members....

Pickleball Instructor

  • New Milford, NJ (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Group Instructor will design and deliver lesson plans in the designated program area tailored to the skills and interests of each age group....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Belleville, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Belleville, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.2%
Master's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Belleville, NJ
Less than 1 year
66.7%
1-2 years
14.3%
None
9.5%
2-4 years
4.8%
4-6 years
4.8%


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